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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,685

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $34,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo net 90 90
All-weather floor mats 72 101
Remote start 445 470
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,595
Cargo tray   81
Bodyside moldings   290
Rear spoiler   365
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo net 58 58
All-weather floor mats 46 65
Remote start 333 352
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,331
Cargo tray   52
Bodyside moldings   188
Rear spoiler   237
Options (change) 2,515 2,992
Options (change) 2,005 2,283
Destination 875 900
Total Price $37,685 $38,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy Limited XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,727
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,498
Model Year20172020
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$37,685$38,087
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,360$38,087

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172020
ModelForesterLegacy
Trim2.0XT TouringLimited XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,550$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172020
ModelForesterLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in190.6 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested2775100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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